When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Although the revenue and EPS for McCormick (MKC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended May 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Although the revenue and EPS for Acuity (AYI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended May 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Walgreens (WBA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended May 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

The headline numbers for Lindsay (LNN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended May 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif. , June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in the design and marketing of NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, is pleased to announce that its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) solution has successfully completed compatibility validation on Qualcomm® Snapdragon® Cockpit SA8295P Platform.

DENVER, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- authID® [Nasdaq: AUID], a leading provider of biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, today reported that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders was duly held via webcast today, June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am Eastern Time. At the meeting, all the directors nominated were duly elected, and all resolutions proposed were duly adopted.

Hulu Joins Disney+ and ESPN's Forthcoming Streaming Service in Spectrum TV Select Packages Key Takeaways: Hulu (With Ads) will be included in all Spectrum TV Select packages at no additional cost. Eight Disney-owned networks to return to Spectrum's linear channel lineup.

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) stock has faced a considerable decline of 40% in 2025, predominantly due to internal restructuring initiatives that affected short-term performance and the slower-than-expected launch of its AI platform, Kokai. This downturn raises a vital question: Is TTD worth buying following this recent drop?

Micron Technology, Inc.'s Q3 FY2025 results beat expectations, with revenue up 36.6% YoY and margins showing recovery, driven by a favorable DRAM/data center mix. NAND revenue grew faster than DRAM QoQ, but pricing remains weak; management is cautious about capacity due to a challenging market environment. Tariff risks appear more contained than previously feared, and AI-driven demand is fueling optimism for continued growth into 2026, especially in HBM.

Centrus Energy hits a major milestone with 900 kg HALEU delivery to the Department of Energy, advancing its role in the U.S. advanced reactor fuel supply.

Investors are increasingly eyeing the fast-growing MedSurg equipment space, which is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.54% from 2025 to 2030 (per Grand View Research). Two prominent companies with a strong foothold in this space are Boston Scientific BSX and Medtronic MDT.

TEN, IFS and ENGIY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 26, 2025.

Shell refuted the takeover rumors, yet the speculation emphasizes what investors are beginning to recognize: BP's significant discount and strategic shift might be due for reevaluation.

HOOD hits a record high of $85.55, backed by global expansion, crypto bets and bold diversification moves. Is there still room to run?

TEN, ENGIY and MITSY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on June 26, 2025.

Rising premiums, ongoing technological innovation and the growing demand for Medicare plans are anticipated to propel the performance of the Zacks Medical-HMO industry players. CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are poised to benefit from favorable industry prospects.